Awnings Save Energy and Save You Cooling Costs

Awnings today offer great energy saving benefits. In a typical home, more energy is lost through glass doors and windows than through any other construction element. In fact, on a hot day, more energy comes through one square foot of glass than through an entire insulated wall.

> Solar radiation through glass is responsible for approximately 20% of the load on an air conditioner*.

Window films and lightly tinted glass effectively reduce heat gain, as well as glare. Outside shade products like awnings prevent the solar radiation from penetrating through the glass and substantially increase energy saved when compared to film and tinted glass alternatives.

> Awnings on windows and patio doors can reduce inside temperatures by as much as 8-15°, depending on the exposure of the window, the color of the fabric and the style and method of attaching the awning.

> A fabric awning reduces heat gain by 55-65%* during the period of the day when the sun shines directly on southern facing windows. For western exposure, the reduction in heat gain is 72-77%.

When selecting awnings and fabrics for a home or business there are several factors to consider that will affect your energy savings. Click the link below for more information.

*Study by the American Society of Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers